Ridge Road Middle

7260 Highland Creek Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28269

www.cmsk12.org/ridgeroadMS

840 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ridge Road Middle School, located in the Highland Creek community of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a key component of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a suburban setting that emphasizes a strong sense of community and academic focus. The institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for personal development during these formative adolescent years.

The school’s official portal highlights its commitment to fostering an environment where students are prepared for the transition to high school. By leveraging resources from the CMS district, Ridge Road Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic support services designed to cater to a diverse student population. With a mission rooted in student achievement and community involvement, the school remains a focal point for families in the northern Charlotte area seeking a structured and supportive educational environment.

840

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Road Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	154
Black	560
Asian	33
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
560 (66.7%)
Hispanic
154 (18.3%)
White
53 (6.3%)
Two or More
38 (4.5%)
Asian
33 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)344-3410
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/ridgeroadMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	837
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 279

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 306

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridge Road Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	279
Grade 7	255
Grade 8	306

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridge Road Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	404	48.1%
Male	436	51.9%

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